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Villa striker John Carew believes the claret and blues’ young stars have matured into men this season and insisted – “Now we’re ready to break into the top four.”

Walsall boss Chris Hutchings revealed a half-time rollicking was the inspiration for the second-half fightback against Leyton Orient at the Banks’s Stadium.

Fans’ favourite Gonzalo Jara has revealed Albion have become big news in his native Chile thanks to his successful move to the Hawthorns.

Villa are facing an anxious wait to find out whether Emile Heskey will be fit for their crunch festive fixtures.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy believes he must have the trust of “everyone concerned” over his decisions – otherwise he would be out of a job.

The year is nearly finished but what is your favourite Wolves moment of the past 12 months?

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo has saluted fitness guru Ade Mafe for helping the club rescue priceless Championship points throughout December.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy insists highly-praised strike duo Kevin Doyle and Sylvan Ebanks-Blake couldn’t have played as well as they did without being rested on Tuesday at Manchester United.

Walsall winger Matt Richards believes it is only a “matter of time” until the Saddlers break into the play-offs.

X Factor Joe McElderry still smiling despite being beaten to the Christmas number one by Rage Against the Machine.